Organics

April 25, 2008

NaturesWay2Go — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:20:00 GMT

The Toxic Waste of Antibacterial Soaps

Recent studies indicate that antiseptic ingredients added to soaps are not only ineffective, they may actually be harmful.

A 2005 U.S. FDA panel reported that there is "no added benefit" from using antimicrobial products as opposed to plain soap and water.

In addition, researchers have determined that about 75 percent of a popular antimicrobial, triclocarban (TCC), resists water treatments meant to break it down and ends up in surface water and in municipal sludge used as fertilizer. TCC is known to cause cancer and reproductive problems.

Releasing antimicrobials into the environment in this manner also has the potential to increase the resistance of pathogens to clinical antibiotics. Triclosan, for example, is known to promote the growth of resistant bacteria.

Since the year 2000, about 1,500 new antibacterial products have been marketed to consumers.

Sources:

Mother Earth News October-November 200

April 7, 2008

NaturesWay2Go — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:55:00 GMT

Below is a great article educating others about products "labeled" organics.

Remember for a true organic product look for the "certified" seal of approval.

Be assured One Group does not use any of the chemicals listed below in their products.

Carcinogens Found in "Organic" Personal Care Products

A new study commissioned by the Organic Consumers Association (OCA) found that many leading "natural" and "organic" brand shampoos, body washes, and lotions contain the carcinogenic contaminant 1,4-Dioxane.

1,4-Dioxane is considered a chemical "known to the State of California to cause cancer.” It is a byproduct of the cancer-causing petrochemical Ethylene Oxide, which is used as part of a short-cut process called Ethoxylation, which makes harsh ingredients milder.

1,4-Dioxane is also suspected of being a kidney toxicant, neurotoxicant and respiratory toxicant, among others, according to the California EPA. It is also a leading groundwater contaminant.

Some of the leading organic and natural brands found to contain 1,4-Dioxane include:

JASON Pure Natural & Organics
Giovanni Organic Cosmetics
Kiss My Face
Nature’s Gate Organics

To avoid 1,4-dioxane, OCA recommends reading ingredient labels and avoiding products with indications of ethoxylation, which include: "myreth," "oleth," "laureth," "ceteareth," any other "eth," "PEG," "polyethylene," "polyethylene glycol," "polyoxyethylene," or "oxynol," in ingredient names.

Sources:

Organic Consumers Association March 14, 2008

March 8, 2008

NaturesWay2Go — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:47:00 GMT

Miessence® products stand in a class of their own
as the first comprehensive range of certified organic
skin, hair, cosmetic and personal care products on
the planet.

ONE Group Success Story

The ONE Group story began with a shared dream and passion for
the health of people and the planet. The founders Narelle Chenery, Alf
Orpen and John Hunter combined their own unique talents, expertise
and experience to form Organic & Natural Enterprise Group.
ONE Group has committed years to researching and developing a
range of unique, winning product formulas. ONE Group’s certified
organic personal care range is unique - the world’s first extensive
Certified Organic personal care range, certified to International food
standards.
It is a combination of truly pure products and ONE Group’s own unique
Business model & Compensation plan that has proven so rewarding
to many people around the world. In the first 18 months ONE Group’s
sales grew by 2500 % in Australia alone.

January 22, 2008

NaturesWay2Go — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:25:00 GMT

How Dangerous Are Your Cosmetics?

Most personal care and beauty product consumers would be slightly unnerved to find that the government doesn't require any mandatory testing for these products before they hit store shelves. As a matter of fact, a government agency found out that cosmetic manufacturers could use just about any raw materials in their products and then put them on the market without needing approval by the FDA.

The lack of government involvement has led to companies who manufacture these types of products to not adhere to any testing standards and market products that are considered to cause potentially damaging health risks.

A six-month computer investigation evaluated the safety of over 10,000 personal care product ingredients and included 2,300 people. The investigation revealed the following information on personal care use:

Each day, the average adult uses nine personal care products that contain 126 different chemical ingredients
Over a quarter of a million women and one out of every 100 men use on the average of 15 products a day

Findings From the Personal Care Safety Assessment

Only 28 of the 7,500 products in the study were completely tested by the cosmetic industry's self-regulating panel
An astounding one-third of all the products assessed contained at least one ingredient that fell under the classification of human carcinogen
71 percent of the hair dye products evaluated had carcinogenic coal tar as part of their ingredients
Almost 70 percent of the products reviewed were found to have ingredients that could be tainted with impurities related to cancer and other health complications
54 percent of the products violated the safety recommendations proposed by the self-regulating Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board. Some examples of the unsafe ingredients in these products were discovered in diaper cream, products on the market for damaged skin such as chapped skin and other ingredients found in spray products
Over the course of keeping watch over the cosmetic industry, the FDA has banned a mere nine personal care products

Based on these findings, researchers agreed that the lack of monitoring by the FDA has led to a huge leniency toward the testing of cosmetic ingredients and has resulted in a large portion of products available on the market that pose health risks to the consumers.

Recommendations to Cosmetic Manufacturers by the Environmental Working Group

Take out all possible cancer carcinogens and other developmental toxins from products
Ensure that ingredients are certified and free of impurities with known possible human carcinogens or developmental toxins
Eliminate any ingredients that qualify as harmful or unsafe

Environmental Working Group June 2004

December 14, 2007

NaturesWay2Go — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:04:00 GMT

Is Your Toothpaste Really "Natural"?

As a natural lifestyle continues to appeal to greater numbers of people, many are extending their desire for natural products to toothpaste. There are now a wide variety available, with or without fluoride, and in many flavors and forms.

However the definition of “natural” is not regulated, particularly if the toothpaste is non-fluoride. Fluoride toothpastes are considered a drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are therefore regulated. Non-fluoride toothpastes, however, are considered cosmetics and it’s “up to the manufacturers to be careful with their labeling,” according to the FDA.

Meanwhile, natural means that a product is free from artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. It may still contain highly processed ingredients, such as fluorides, abrasives and humectants.

One brand of natural toothpaste, Tom’s of Maine, was purchased by Colgate-Palmolive last year and became the first natural toothpaste to receive the Seal of Acceptance from the American Dental Association (ADA).

The seal does not necessarily mean that the ADA endorses a product, only that it is effective and does what it says it will do, the ADA pointed out.

In short, it remains a “buyer beware” environment for natural products, including toothpastes. But there are now more toothpaste options available than ever, which allows each person to make their own choice.

Source: The Colorado Springs Gazette November 24, 2007

Why not try Miessence Mint Toothpaste? (also comes in Lemon and Anise)

Description
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Ingredients

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December 8, 2008

NaturesWay2Go — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:35:00 GMT

Imagine…

The pleasure of using personal care products where every single
ingredient is beneficial to your health...

With every ingredient safe & even edible, each doing something great for your skin & hair - right
down to the preservatives and antioxidants.

Products that truly are the best they could be, without the hype...

So full of natural goodness that the ingredients list reads like something delicious, you can
actually feel their energy and vitality feeding your skin.

Products of superior quality with active ingredients, unaltered by heat and
synthetic emulsifiers…

Cold formulated, where the precious, beneficial oils are never exposed to damaging heat using a
system of emulsifying and preserving products without synthetic chemicals.

A guarantee of organic integrity...

With no unsubstantiated claims, hype, or questions about authenticity and integrity. Products with
the stamp of approval of an internationally recognised independent third-party - guaranteeing that
the product is certified organic.

Products that utilize only certified organic cold-pressed and unrefined oils
and therapeutic grade herb and flower extracts...

Freshly pressed from certified organic fruit, nuts & seeds, retaining all the vitamins, minerals and
other bioactive nutrients.

Products that actually make a difference to the well being of your skin...

Attracting favorable comments such as: "What are you doing to your skin, you look great". "Your
skin tone looks so much healthier", "You look sensational, what are you using?"

Experience this reality with Miessence...

December 7, 2007

NaturesWay2Go — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:42:00 GMT

The Enterprise

ONE Group is involved in the worldwide A$50 Billion organic industry, which currently does not have a range
of certified organic, skin, body and oral care products (despite some ‘claims’). With a revolutionary method
of distribution that incorporates all channels through one system, ONE Group is positioned to capture a
significant share of this growing market.

All markets are competitive and crowded. However, a strategically planned unique product with an adequate
budget has a good chance of capturing significant market share. In the USA during 1998, 5% of all new food
products introduced into the market were certified organic and this trend has continued. This is outstanding
when one considers that the organic sector currently makes up only 1% of food sales in the industrialized
world.

ONE Group has successfully developed the worlds first and currently only fully certified organic skin, body
and oral care to food standards products. In the USA from October 21, 2002, ONE Group has the only brand
that can legally use the USDA organic logo on its packaging due to a recent United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA).

December 6, 2007

NaturesWay2Go — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:53:00 GMT

Berry Radical

We asked Brunswick Laboratories to put Berry Radical through it's

paces and see how it performed. Brunswick Labs is recognized
internationally by leading health research institutions and
companies in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, food and
cosmetic industries, as a world leader in research and
diagnostic services related to antioxidants and oxidative stress.

One box of Berry Radical contains 217,200 ORAC units!
See the ORAC score per serving below:

Supplement	ORAC Score / Serving	Additional information about the product
30ml Tahitian Noni Juice	165	Reconstituted concentrate
30ml Himalayan Goji Juice	380	Preserved with sodium benzoate and potassium benzoate Reconsituted from concentrates
30ml Xango	530	Preserved with potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate Reconsituted from concentrates
30ml YL Berry Young	1130	Preserved with potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate Reconsituted from concentrates
5g sachet Berry Radical	7240	Certified organic, freeze-dried, raw, living fruits, berries and cacao (chococolate) Preservative-free

Then we looked at much you'd have to buy of our competitors product to get the equivalent amount of
ORAC units contained in ONE BOX of Berry Radical.

What you'd have to buy	How much you'd have to spend!
6 bottles of YL Berry Young	US $324
12 bottles of Xango Mangosteen juice	US $480
17 bottles of Himalayan Goji juice	US$ 893
41 bottles of Tahitian Noni juice	US $1727

What Are Free Radicals And Why Do We Need Antioxidants?

Oxidation occurs when free radicals (highly reactive, high-energy particles) ricochet wildly throughout
the body and damage cells. Free radicals can be produced within the body by natural biological
processes or introduced from outside via tobacco smoke, toxins, pollutants and sub-optimal eating
habits. Free radicals accelerate the progression of cancer, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis,
chronic fatigue, and age-related diseases. Antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables help to neutralise
free radicals in our bodies.

December 5, 2007

NaturesWay2Go — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 20:46:00 GMT

“Consumers believe that ‘if it's on the market, it can't hurt me.’
And this belief is sometimes wrong.”
– Director of FDA's Office of Cosmetics and Colors (FDA 1998)

Known and probable human carcinogens in cosmetics
One-third of all products contain one or more ingredients classified as
possible human carcinogens.

Impurities of concern in personal care products
Nearly 70% of all products contain ingredients that can be contaminated with
impurities linked to cancer and other health problems including more than
80% of lip balms and baby bath products.

Unassessed ingredients
89 % of the 10,500 ingredients used in personal care products have not been
evaluated for safety by the CIR, the FDA, or any other publicly accountable
institution.

Nearly 70% of all products assessed contain ingredients that can be
contaminated with impurities linked to cancer and other health problems,
including more than 80% of all lip balms and baby bath products.

Many common impurities readily absorb through the skin. FDA notes that three
carcinogenic cosmetic impurities: acrylamide, dioxane, and nitrosamines “readily
penetrate human skin.”

71 hair dye products contain ingredients derived from carcinogenic coal tar.

55% of all products assessed contain “penetration enhancers,” ingredients that
can increase a product's penetration through the skin and into the bloodstream,
increasing consumers' exposures to other ingredients as well.

Miessence

100% Beneficial Ingredients

Pure, Potent, Beauty

December 4, 2007

NaturesWay2Go — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:00:00 GMT

89% of 10,500 ingredients used in personal care products have NOT been evaluated for safety. One third of all personal care products contain one or more ingredients classified as possible human carcinogens. The average adult uses nine personal care products daily, exposing them to 126 chemicals everyday. Over the last 30 years only 9 of the 10,500 ingredients in personal care products have been banned or restricted.

MIESSENCE

100% Beneficial Ingredients – Potent and Active Products

Cold Formulation – Bio – Available Nutrients for Your Skin

Made Fresh – Shipped Fresh

November 28, 2007

NaturesWay2Go — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:18:00 GMT

Did you know that in order to claim a product is organic only 5% of ingredients need to be organic?

Therefore, if a products name is BrandX Organics does not mean it is truly organic. Yes, this is true.

Did you know that in order to claim a product is 'certified organic' a product is 95% organic?

This would be a product with the stamp of approval of an internationally recognized independent third-party guaranteeing that the product is certified organic -
A Guarantee of Organic Integrity...

Do you know the world's first and only skin care range, certified organic to food standards?

Miessence by One Group

November 20, 2007

NaturesWay2Go — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:52:00 GMT

One Group's definition of Organic:

    Grown, cultivated and processed without the use of synthetic chemicals such as insecticides, herbicides and                fumigants.

The Cosmetic Industry definition of Organic: Any compound containing carbon.

    This above, Cosmetic Industry definition is the organic chemistry definition. Carbon is found in anything that ever
    lived. So, by using this definition of organic it could be that the toxic petrochemical preservative, methyl paraben is     'organic' cause it was formed by leaves that rotted over thousands of years to become the crude oil to make this        toxic preservative.

posted from Organic & Natural Enterprise Group